On November 5, 2009, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (the “’09 Act”) which the Senate had approved the day before. President Obama signed it into law on Friday, ...
[Read More] The question: Is Robert Murdoch bluffing? The short answer: We're not sure, yet. In an interview with Sky News Australia last week, Murdoch accused Google, Microsoft and other search engines of "stealing" his company's content. In the ...
[Read More] FORECLOSURES, UNEMPLOYMENT RISE, BUT, SLOWLY, SO ARE HOME SALES AND MEDIAN SELLING PRICES! Have you survived The Great Recession? Do you still have a job? A home? A little money for the family? Survival itself is not an insignificant feat! Last month, ...
[Read More] DISTRESSED OWNERS NOT QUALIFYING FOR LOAN MODIFICATION COULD LEASE FOR ONE YEAR UNDER DEED FOR LEASE PROGRAM! Inundated by thousands of homeowners on the brink of losing their homes to foreclosure, giant U.S. Mortgage Investor and Guarantor Fannie Mae ...
[Read More] Good Evening! Aside from the sluggish Real Estate Market here in Chicago , there are signs that some sectors of the U.S. Economy are beginning to rebound. However, unemployment is still very high, despite inflation being low. Thankfully for homebuyers, ...
[Read More] DESPITE SIGNS OF IMPROVING ECONOMY, FED TO KEEP RATES "EXCEPTIONALLY LOW"! The U.S. Economy is improving, despite a 26-year high in the U.S Unemployment Rate. Interest Rates are low - less than 5% for some borrowers. President Obama today extended ...
[Read More] THE CHICAGO IL REAL ESTATE MARKET, AND OTHER THINGS CHICAGO, FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A LITTLE WHITE DOG! I am so sorry I am tardy with my weekly post, you dogs! Over the last several days, I have been a bit under the weather. My Human Mom, Dean's ...
[Read More] NEW PROGRAM EXPANDS CREDIT TO SOME EXISTING HOMEOWNERS AS WELL! Earlier today, the drama on whether the Federal First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit would be extended into 2010 came to an end. As reported on CNN Money.com, by reporter Tami Lubby, President ...
[Read More] With Halloween and Daylight Savings Time behind us now, it's time to begin the transition towards the Holidays. With that being said, this weekend can be considered a "bye" weekend before Chicago's Holiday main events take front and center. ...
[Read More] PORTAGE PARK Make sure you mark your calendars now because coming to Portage Park in 10 days is the Horror Society Film Festival. I have to say better late than never. The Portage Theater will be showcasing classics like 'The Return of the Living Dead,' ...
[Read More] Fall is here with winter to follow quickly behind. Here are a few reminders of things to be done before the snow falls. Go through your closets . Put away summer clothes. Check them first, are they clean? Do they still fit? This is a good time to pare ...
[Read More] In the interest of full disclosure, I have not yet moved over to Windows 7 . I've used both Mac and Windows, finding both have different pros and cons. Windows 7 was released to the public on October 22nd. The commercials are telling it like it is. ...
[Read More] Don't have a Halloween costume yet? Well, what are you waiting for, it's HERE! This weekend's line-up of Halloween events is sure to bring out the "uniqueness" in all of us. With well over 100 parties taking place, here's a quick ...
[Read More] THE CHICAGO IL REAL ESTATE MARKET, AND OTHER THINGS CHICAGO, FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A LITTLE WHITE DOG! Hey, you fine dogs! Just me, Gracie Ella Moss - Lil' Buddy's younger sister. I'm filling in for Buddy tonight, as he won't be home ...
[Read More] PEOPLE LEAVING COOK COUNTY IL DOWN 17% FROM 2006, WHILE THE NUMBER OF THOSE MOVING HERE HAVE INCREASED! Back in the old days - the Ronald Reagan Days of deteriorating northern Rust Belt Cities , and unyielding urban sprawl - all it took was a bit of Hard ...
[Read More] PLAN WOULD EXTEND POPULAR CREDIT UNTIL AT LEAST APRIL 30TH, INCLUDE SOME EXISTING HOMEOWNERS! For the last few weeks, First Time Homebuyers and Real Estate Practitioners have been holding their breath. Crossing their fingers. Will the $8,000 Federal Income ...
[Read More] LAKEVIEW Plan ahead this time because it's sure to sell out. Dos Equis is hosting " The Most Interesting Show in the World ," on November 6 at the Park West. Earlier this year, they hosted a party at the Museum of Science and Industry. Now ...
[Read More] ROLLBACK OF COUNTY ASSESSMENT CAP BLAMED - COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR JAMES HOULIHAN! Do you live in the City of Chicago? Suburban Cook County IL? Brace yourselves, homeowners - REAL ESTATE TAXES ARE GOING UP , for the Second Installment, 2008 of the Cook County ...
[Read More] As you get ready for Halloween and all the fun you'll have, don't forget that safety is an important part to enjoying this festive holiday. Below are some tips to help keep you and yours safe. Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make ...
[Read More] HOME OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR TO MLS ON TUESDAY FOR $1.85 MILLION! In the Kenwood Neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago , the Obama Family House sits on a large, wooded lot. Is extensively renovated. Over 100 years old. But ...
[Read More] Now why oh why would we be talking technology with a topic like home staging? There are people out there today who have a home they are trying to sell, but they need their property staged. Statistically, staging a home before your images are taken for ...
[Read More] Good Morning! Here in Chicago, and in surrounding Chicago Suburbs, home sales have increased for the third month in a row, for the month ending September 30, 2009. However, median sales prices are way down - over 22% from two years ago. And that number, ...
[Read More] CHICAGO SHOWS FIRST YEAR-OVER-YEAR SALES INCREASE SINCE MAY, 2006! CHICAGO SUBURBAN HOME SALES UP AS WELL! Here in Chicago , September, 2009 Housing Resale Figures mix good news with bad news! The combined Units Sold total for condominiums and single-family-detached ...
[Read More] Its one week before Halloween! Do you know where you'll be this weekend? If not, here's a small sampling of pre-Halloween events in and around Chicago before the Big Day - Franken Plaza at the Daley Plaza will feature performances, movie nights ...
[Read More] THE CHICAGO IL REAL ESTATE MARKET, AND OTHER THINGS CHICAGO, FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A LITTLE WHITE DOG! BOO, you dogs! I don't know if you dogs have figured out what you're going to dress as for Halloween . Today, I'm leaning on becoming ...
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